Lionel Messi was honoured by his MLS membership, Inter Miami, following his Copa América triumph with Argentina that made him essentially the most embellished participant in historical past with a report 45 titles.
Forward of Inter Miami’s 2-1 league win over the Chicago Fireplace on Saturday at Chase Stadium, membership president Jorge Mas offered Messi with a commemorative image that had a montage of photographs of all of the silverware the Argentina captain has received all through his profession displaying the quantity 45.
“Tonight, we rejoice an excellent milestone for our captain Leo Messi in changing into the footballer who has lifted essentially the most trophies within the historical past of the game,” Mas mentioned throughout the occasion. “And I’m certain he will not cease at 45; we hope he can carry extra sooner or later.”
The particular occasion additionally featured fireworks and a video highlighting the Argentina captain’s greatest achievements.
Messi, 37, wore a protecting boot throughout the ceremony having sustained a ligament harm to his proper ankle throughout Argentina’s 2-1 win over Colombia within the Copa América ultimate.
“Thanks very a lot for the popularity, @intermiamicf! It was a pleasure to have the ability to share this second with our folks on the sphere,” Messi wrote afterward Instagram.
Messi received 35 of his 45 trophies throughout his 17 seasons at Barcelona, together with 4 Champions League titles.
The Argentina worldwide added extra silverware throughout his two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain earlier than becoming a member of Miami in the summertime of 2023. He helped the membership win its first trophy — the 2023 Leagues Cup — throughout his first season on the membership.
